How to travel from Lausanne to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $101.

Distance: 257 miles (414 km)

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$127

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$47

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$269

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7h 19m

Average total duration

6h 49m

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7h 43m

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5h 15m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.5kg

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from Lausanne to Munich

How to get from Lausanne to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 AM8h20
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 AM8h20
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiEN8077
    8:55 PM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    10:10 PMMunich Airport
    $8141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 713 · EC 191
    9:17 AM5h59
    Lausanne station
    3:16 PMMunich Hbf
    $1981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 717 · EC 193
    11:17 AM5h59
    Lausanne station
    5:16 PMMunich Hbf
    $1981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 721 · EC 195
    1:17 PM5h59
    Lausanne station
    7:16 PMMunich Hbf
    $1981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM8h45
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $981One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 15 2510 | 2510+SwissLX2813+Air BalticLX1106
    9:23 AM8h32
    Lausanne station
    5:55 PMMunich Airport
    $5811One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 95 1708 | 1708+SwissLX2813+Air BalticLX1106
    8:49 AM9h06
    Lausanne station
    5:55 PMMunich Airport
    $5821One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 90 1810 | 1810+SwissLX2813+Air BalticLX1106
    9:16 AM8h39
    Lausanne station
    5:55 PMMunich Airport
    $5941One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Lausanne to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Lausanne to Munich there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 63,38% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Lausanne to Munich. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lausanne to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Munich:

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Munich costing on average $58 (€47).

A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Munich costing on average $101 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 47m.

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Lausanne to Munich is approximately 257 miles (414 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Munich is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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